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The information below explains the conciliation process so that you know what to expect when participating in conciliation as part of the Office of the Privacy Commissioners complaint handling process. When the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (the Office) receives a complaint it decides how it will be handled. The best way to...

Australian Information Commissioner Designate welcomes new Privacy Commissioner

22 July 10  Australian Information Commissioner Designate, Professor John McMillan, today welcomed the appointment of Mr Timothy Pilgrim as Australia’s Privacy Commissioner.

New Privacy Commissioner ready to respond to privacy challenges

22 July 10  Australia’s new Privacy Commissioner, Mr Timothy Pilgrim, today said that he looks forward to the challenges and opportunities presented by his new role.

Privacy as an afterthought could lead to breaches, Privacy Commissioner tells organisations

6 May 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on organisations to conduct Privacy Impact Assessments when looking to develop new products, services, projects or systems.

Asia Pacific Privacy Commissioners join together to fight identity theft

3 May 10  A new free online tool to help people protect themselves against identity theft has been launched as part of Privacy Awareness Week 2010.

Privacy Commissioner urges all Australians: Take privacy into your own hands

30 April 10  As Privacy Awareness Week (2-8 May) commences for 2010, the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, is calling on all Australians to take practical steps to protect their privacy.

Privacy Commissioner tells organisations: Publicise your Privacy!

25 March 10  The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for businesses and government agencies across the country to publicise their commitment to good privacy practices in the lead up to Privacy Awareness Week, 2-8 May 2010.

Australian privacy efforts acknowledged internationally

09 Feb 10 In recent weeks both the Office of the Privacy Commissioner and leading privacy lawmaker Michael Kirby have been acknowledged internationally for their work.

Victorian agency receives top privacy gong for blog, training, and awareness campaign

12 Nov 09 The Victorian Department of Justice was named tonight as the Grand Award winner of the Australian Privacy Awards 2009.

Major health insurer awarded for privacy training program

12 Nov 09 The health insurance giant, Australian Health Management, was named tonight as the winner of the Large Business category of the Australian Privacy Awards 2009.

FlyBuys' privacy protections recognised in Privacy Awards

12 Nov 09 The parent company of the FlyBuys shopping rewards system, Loyalty Pacific, was named tonight as the winner of the Small-Medium Business category of the Australian Privacy Awards 2009.

Market research industry recognised for privacy code

12 Nov 09 The Association of Market and Social Research Organisations was named tonight as the winner of the Community and NGO category of the Australian Privacy Awards 2009 for its industry privacy code.

Customs receives privacy award for Australia-EU airline agreement

12 Nov 09 The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service was named tonight as the winner of the Symantec Government category of the Australian Privacy Awards 2009 for its Australian-European Union Passenger Name Record Agreement.

Leading privacy advocate receives prestigious award for achievement

12 Nov 09 Dr Roger Clarke, a leading privacy consultant, academic and advocate, was tonight announced as the winner of the Australian Privacy Medal 2009.

Winners of the Australian Privacy Awards and Medal 2009

12 Nov 09 The winners of the Australian Privacy Awards and Medal 2009 have been announced

ahm, FlyBuys, PayPal & NAB - Australian Privacy Awards finalists

07 Oct 09 Major Australian companies, not for profit organisations and government agencies have made it onto the list of finalists for this year's Australian Privacy Awards, announced today by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis.

Last chance to nominate for Australian Privacy Awards

9 July 2009 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on businesses, community organisations and government agencies to enter the Australian Privacy Awards before the nomination period closes on 6 August. "We want to recognise businesses, community organisations and agencies for g...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner calls for more recognition of good privacy practices

06 May 2009 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for more recognition for businesses, community organisations and government agencies for their privacy initiatives, and has urged them to nominate for the Australian Privacy Awards. "Australian businesses and agencies do not receive enough reco...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner publishes case notes 1 ? 6 for 2009

05 May 2009 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has published six new case notes: A v Medical Practitioner [2009] PrivCmrA 1: Collection of personal information and access to personal information.  B v Cleaning Company [2009] PrivCmrA 2: Disclosure of personal information and the employee records...

Media Release: What young adults always wanted to know about privacy, but were too afraid to ask

04 May 2009 Speaking today at the launch of her Offices new magazine-style publication for young adults, the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, said that not enough 18-24 year olds know about their privacy rights under Australian law. "From online social networking to getting your ID scanned at clubs, you...

Media Release: How well do you know your privacy rights?

23 April 2009 In the lead up to Privacy Awareness Week (3-9 May 2009), the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, is encouraging all Australians to learn more about their privacy rights. "Unfortunately, many Australians are not aware of the rights that the Privacy Act gives them," Ms Curtis said....

Media Release: Australia & New Zealand - privacy regulators sign agreement

29 August 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, and the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, have announced the extension of an agreement between their offices.  "The privacy challenges we face in Australia are not unique," Ms Curtis said. "There are significant...

Media Release: The winners of the Australian Privacy Awards & Medal 2008

27 August 2008 Businesses, NGOs and government agencies featured among the winners of the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards and the Australian Privacy Medal at a gala dinner held in Sydney tonight. "The Awards and the Medal are the first of their kind in the world," said Karen Curtis, the Australian Privacy Commissioner. "They a...

Media Release: Justice Michael Kirby wins inaugural Australian Privacy Medal

27 August 2008 High Court Judge, Michael Kirby, was tonight announced as the recipient of the inaugural Australian Privacy Medal. "Justice Kirby has made an invaluable contribution over many years to enhancing not only Australians'' privacy rights, but also those of citizens across the globe," said Karen Curtis, the Australian Privacy Co...

Media Release: Medicare Australia wins Grand Award for privacy

27 August 2008 Medicare Australia was named tonight as the winner of the Grand Award in the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards program. "Medicare Australia''s nomination was outstanding, showing how the agency has integrated good privacy practices into all areas of its operations," said Karen Curtis, the Australian Privacy Commissioner....

Media Release: Telstra wins Large Business Privacy Award

27 August 2008 Telstra Corporation was named tonight as the winner of the Large Business Award category in the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards program. "The telecommunications sector is probably one of the most demanding when it comes to privacy protections, particularly given rapid technological developments, and the use...

Media Release: Direct marketer wins Small Business Privacy Award

27 August 2008 Data Solutions Australia, a small business providing mailing and telemarketing data for direct marketing, was named tonight as the winner of the Microsoft Small-Medium Business Award category in the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards program. "This Award shows that businesses in all sectors - including direct marketers...

Media Release: Dental Association rewarded for good privacy

27 August 2008 The Australian Dental Association, NSW Branch, was named tonight as the winner of the Community and NGO Award category in the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards program. "When people go to the dentist, or any health service provider, they expect their personal information to be safeguarded by the dentist and sta...

Media Release: Child Support Agency takes out Privacy Award

27 August 2008 The Child Support Agency was named tonight as the winner of the Symantec Government Award category in the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards program. ''Given the sensitivities involved in handling cases where a relationship has broken down, respecting the privacy of each partner, and of the child, is paramount,''...

Media Release: Hitachi, NAB, Sony & Telstra - Australian Privacy Awards finalists

4 August 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, today announced the finalists for the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards 2008. "From big businesses to government to NGOs, the range of nominations that weve received for the Australian Privacy Awards has been unbelievably impressive," said Ms Cur...

Media Release: "Privacy Awareness Week is a good opportunity to review your privacy practices," says Privacy Commissioner

31 July 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for businesses, organisations and government agencies to focus on privacy during Privacy Awareness Week, 24-30 August 2008. "Privacy Awareness Week is an opportune time to review your practices and procedures for handling personal information,...

Media Release: International privacy initiative - Privacy commissioners call for videos to 'expose' privacy

14 July 2008 An international competition for secondary school students in the Asia Pacific is being conducted as part of Privacy Awareness Week, 24 - 30 August 2008. The closing date for the competition has been extended to 8 August 2008 to allow students across the country more time to complete their entries. Launched in...

Media Release: Don't miss the chance to be recognised for good privacy practices

5 June 2008 Privacy Awards close on 9 July The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on businesses, community organisations and government agencies to enter the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards 2008 before the nomination period closes on 9 July. "No-matter what size your organisation is or the scale of your priv...

Media Release: International privacy initiative - What do students think about privacy?

5 May 2008 The Privacy Commissioners of Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Victoria today launched an international privacy competition and have encouraged secondary school students to enter. Prizes include a video camera and gift vouchers to the value of approximately $3,000. "Ou...

Media Release: Rewards for good privacy - launch of inaugural Australian Privacy Awards and Australian Privacy Medal

9 April 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called on businesses, community organisations and government agencies to enter the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards 2008, and for individuals who have shown outstanding commitment in the field of privacy to be nominated for the Australian Privacy Medal 2008. "Org...

Media Release: Melbourne girl wins international youth privacy competition

27 August 2007 The Privacy Commissioners of Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Victoria today announced that Erica Hei-Yuan Chan, a 16-year old student at the Carey Baptist Grammar School in Kew, Victoria, is the winner of an international competition for secondary school students promoting awar...

Media Release: 'Privacy is your business' theme for Asia-Pacific Privacy Awareness Week 2007

21/8/2007 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for government agencies and business to participate in Privacy Awareness Week from 26 August to 1 September 2007. "Privacy is everyones concern, but often we dont think about it until its gone," Ms Curtis said. "Privacy Awareness Week is an opportunity for us all, both as in...

Media Release: Students encouraged to participate in international privacy competition

30 April 2007 The Privacy Commissioners of Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Victoria today launched an international privacy competition and have encouraged secondary school students to enter. Prizes include a laptop computer and gift vouchers. ''Our Offices have chosen to target s...

Media Release: Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner to streamline joint complaint handling processes

30/11/06 Commonwealth Ombudsman, Prof. John McMillan and the Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, and the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Prof. John McMillan, today signed an agreement that allows for greater cooperation between their offices when dealing with privacy-related complaints. "The agreement will...

Media Announcement: appointment of new Privacy Advisory Committee member

6/11/06 The Privacy Commissioner, Ms Karen Curtis, has today welcomed the appointment by the Governor-General of Robin Banks to the Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC). ''Robin brings a wealth of experience, particular from the community sector, and I have no doubt that she will make a significant contribution to the PAC'' said Ms C...

Media Announcement: launch of the Australian Privacy Commissioner's Newsletter

As part of its efforts in raising privacy awareness and compliance among organisations and agencies, the Privacy Commissioner, Ms Karen Curtis, today announced the launch of a new electronic publication - Privacy Matters. ''My Office is committed to encouraging best practice in privacy and Privacy Matters will form an integral component of th...

Media Announcement: Cross-Tasman initiative to promote privacy protection

19/09/06 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, and the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner, Marie Shroff, today announced the signing of an agreement which will allow for cooperation between their offices on privacy-related issues. "The agreement will cement the already close ties between our Offices in tackling emerging privacy chall...

Media Announcement: Commissioners jointly promote Privacy Awareness Week

28 August 2006 Australian Privacy Commissioner, Ms Karen Curtis, announces the launch of Privacy Awareness Week (27 August to 2 September 2006). "My Office along with Privacy NSW, Privacy Victoria and the Northern Territory Information Commissioner are jointly promoting Privacy Awareness Week," said Ms Curtis. "It is the first tim...

Media Announcement: Privacy Commissioner welcomes additional resources

10 May 2006 The Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, welcomed the Governments announcement in the Budget that her Office would receive an increase in funding of approximately $8.1m over four years. "This increase in resources will allow my Office to be further involved in key issues impacting on the privacy of the community", said th...

Media Statement: New Privacy Advisory Committee members appointed

2 March 2005 "I welcome the Attorney-Generals announcement that three new members have been appointed to the Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC) by the Governor-General. I look forward to working with them", said Federal Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis. "The PAC provides strategic advice on privacy from a broad range of perspectives. Community,...

Media Release: Results of research into community attitudes towards privacy released

26 October 2004 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has today released the findings of research into the privacy attitudes of Australians. The focus of the research was to examine peoples attitudes to privacy in a number of areas including: health, the Internet, dealing with businesses and government organisations, and privacy...

Media Release: Privacy website initiatives break down information barriers

28/7/04 Two new website initiatives that make it easier to know about privacy rights were launched today by the Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis. The Office of the Privacy Commissioners website now includes multilingual web pages that make information about privacy rights available in 11 languages. It also has a new onl...

Media Release: Timothy Pilgrim appointed as Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner

19/4/04 Malcolm Crompton today welcomed the appointment by the Government of an Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner pending the appointment of a new Commissioner. From 20 April, Timothy Pilgrim will commence as Acting Federal Privacy Commissioner. He is currently the Deputy Federal Privacy Commissioner. Mr Crompton completes...

Announcement: Commissioner encourages individuals to enter international privacy paper writing competition

19/03/04 Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton is urging individuals interested in privacy to submit a paper about privacy to an international competition that will earn the winner(s) $US 3,000 cash and the opportunity to present the paper at the 26th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. "...

Media Release: Commissioner to speak about his 5 years as federal privacy regulator

16/3/04 Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, will deliver three key speeches in March (in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra) before he leaves his role as Australias national privacy regulator. SYDNEY: 30/3/04 Speech title:Proof of Identity required? Getting identity management right In his Sydney speech, the Commissioner will exp...

Media Release: Privacy Commissioner not to seek re-appointment

18/9/03 "After much reflection over the last few months, I have decided not to seek re-appointment when my term as Commissioner expires in April next year," announced the Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton. In a constantly evolving area of law like privacy protection, the regulator has substantial discretion in its implementat...

Media Release: International Privacy Experts to Meet in Sydney

26/8/03 The worlds leading privacy experts will gather in Sydney, on 10-12 September 2003 for the 25th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. Hosted by Australias Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, this is the premier international privacy event for 2003 and it is being held in Australia for the first...

Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner farewells NSW Privacy Commissioner

16 may 2003 The Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, today acknowledged the contribution made by Chris Puplick as New South Wales Privacy Commissioner. Mr Puplick is resigning as NSW Privacy Commissioner today. "Mr Puplick has worked hard to help build privacy protections for NSW citizens, and has made significant contributions...

Media Release: New Privacy Advisory Committee members appointed

18 September 2002 "I welcome the Attorney-Generals announcement of the appointment of three new members to the Privacy Advisory Committee (PAC). I look forward very much to working with them", said Federal Privacy Commissioner Malcolm Crompton. "The PAC provides strategic advice on privacy from a broad range of perspectives. Community, in...

Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner Research

2/5/2001 …the part that I dont like is that you dont know who has got the information and what they are doing with that information or who they are passing it onto. I think my information shouldnt go any further than the company I give it to… Respondent to OFPC research"Australians care deeply about their privacy" said the Federal Pr...

Media Release: A New Era for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

Media Release 30/6/2000 A New Era for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner The Office of the Privacy Commissioner will separate from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) from 1 July 2000. A member of HREOC since 1989, the separation of the privacy office will provide an opportunity to build on the hu...

Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner Welcomes New Privacy Committee of South Australia

Media Release 9/6/2000 Federal Privacy Commissioner Welcomes New Privacy Committee of South Australia Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton attended the first meeting of the new Privacy Committee of South Australia in Adelaide today. Mr Crompton told the committee: "In a climate of globalisation and rapid growth in new te...

Media Release: Federal Privacy Commissioner's future direction

30/3/2000 "Technology doesnt have to be pitted against privacy, said Federal Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton during the launch of his Offices strategic plan, today. "Australians have taken up new technologies, like mobile phones and the Internet, with great enthusiasm and we appreciate the benefits they offer. However, new technolo...

Media Release: Human Rights Commission welcomes appointment of new Privacy Commissioner

13/3/1999 Professor Alice Tay, President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, today (31 March 1999) welcomed the appointment of Malcolm Crompton as the new Federal Privacy Commissioner. "I am delighted to hear of Mr Cromptons appointment and I extend to him a warm welcome," Professor Tay said. "Mr Crompton brings with...

Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2010

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Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2010

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Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2010

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Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2009

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Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2009

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Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2009

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Commissioners Message Voluntary Data-matching Guidelines - getting the perfect match Update on the Australian Governments response to the ALRC Report on Privacy New Website for the Office Start planning for Privacy Awareness Week! Surveillance in Public Places: Statistics Office participates in Australia/China Human...

Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Complaints in 2007-2008: trends and outcomes Update on Response to ALRC Report on Privacy NSW Law Reform Commission Review Update 30th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners 30th Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum The Role of Evidence in the Complaint Investig...

Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Privacy Awards and Medal showcasing a committment to privacy Privacy Awards and Medal the winners and finalists New Guidance on Spam and the Privacy Act Guide for Handling Personal Information Security Breaches ALRC Review of the Privacy Act 1988 Complaint Snapshots OECD and APPA Forums i...

Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2008

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Commissioners Message Minister Launches Privacy Awards Privacy Guidelines for the Medicare Benefits and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs Reappointment of Privacy Advisory Committee Members Data Breach Notification Guide Complaint Snapshots Automatic Number Plate Recognition Formation of Privacy Au...

Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2008

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Ministers Message Commissioners Message 2008 Australia Day Achievement Medallions ALRC Review Complaint Snapshots Martin Abrams Visit Scam Awareness Campaign Government Privacy Contact Officer Network Steering Committee Protect your privacy on social networking sites 28th Asia Pacific...

Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message International Privacy Commissioners Conference APEC Update Privacy Awareness Week 2007 Privacy Contact Officers Network We need your help! Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Complaints Snapshots Law Reform Commissions Privacy Work Update......

Privacy Matters Winter Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message Privacy Survey Shows New Attitudes and Trends Privacy Awareness Week APPA Authorities discuss Initiatives in Cairns Approach to Regulating APEC Privacy Update Access Card Exposure Draft Submission Privacy Connections Forums When Privacy meets Technology Steps to Reconciliation...

Privacy Matters Autumn Newsletter 2007

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Commissioners Message Is Privacy Passé? - the ALRC Privacy Review ALRC Privacy Review - Credit Reporting Provisions New response timeframes Privacy Connections forums Comings and Goings Do Not Call Register APPA Privacy Competition Office bids adieu to Chris Cowper Diary Notes...

Privacy Matters Summer Newsletter 2007

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Privacy Matters Spring Newsletter 2006

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Australian Governmnet Solicitor Legal Briefing 2002 - Outsourcing

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Explanatory Statement - Variation of the Market and Social Research Privacy Code

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Media Release:

31 July 2008 The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for businesses, organisations and government agencies to focus on privacy during Privacy Awareness Week, 24-30 August 2008. "Privacy Awareness Week is an opportune time to review your practices and procedures for handling personal information,...

NPP / IPP Bookmark

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Summary Statement of Privacy Enforcement Authority enforcement practices, policies and activities: Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Australia

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Personal Information Digests: Commonwealth 2012

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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2009-10 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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2007-08 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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The Operation of the Privacy Act Annual Report Users Guide Commissioners Overview 2007-08 About the Office The Year in Review - a Summary Chapter 1 Respecting Privacy 1.1 Review of Performance 1.2 Australian Law Reform Commission Review of Privacy 1.3 Privacy and the Aus...

Annual Report 2007-08: Financial Statements

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2006-07 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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Users Guide ACT Government How to find out more Non-English Speakers Commissioners Overview 2006-07 The year ahead The year in review - a summary Chapter 1 Respecting Privacy 1.1 Review of Performance 1.2 Australian Law Reform Commission Review of Privacy 1.3 Privacy...

Annual Report 2006-07: Financial Statements

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2005-06 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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Users Guide Commissioners Overview 2005-06 The year ahead The year in review - a summary Chapter 1 Respecting Privacy 1.1 Review of Performance 1.2 Privacy and the Australian Government 1.2.1 Guide to Privacy Impact Assessments 1.2.2 Department of Human Services Health and Social Services...

Annual Report 2005-06: Financial Statements

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2004-05 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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Annual Report 2004-05: Financial Statements

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2003-04 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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Annual Report 2003-04: Financial Statements

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2002-03 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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2001-02 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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2000-01 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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1999-00 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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1998-99 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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1997-98 Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner

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Legal Services Expenditure Report 2007-08

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Legal Services Expenditure Report 2006-07

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Legal Services Expenditure Report 2005-06

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Changes made to the Community Attitudes to Privacy Report 2007

Changes made to the Community Attitudes to Privacy 2007 report A revised report of the Community Attitudes to Privacy study now appears on this website, replacing the earlier version of the report that had appeared here prior to 26 September 2007. Details of the amendments made in the revised report are as follows: Some respondents...

Community Attitudes to Privacy 2007

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Community Attitudes to Privacy 2007 Methodological Report

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2004 Community attitudes towards privacy in Australia

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2001 Business attitudes towards privacy in Australia

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and the Australian Taxation Office Prepared for: Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner Prepared by: Roy Morgan Research Preface The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 is due to commence on 21 December 2001. The purpose of the Office of the Federa...

2001 Community attitudes towards privacy in Australia

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Prepared for: Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner Prepared by: Roy Morgan Research Foreword For a number of years now, we have seen a steady flow of privacy surveys and research coming largely out of North America, and in some cases Europe. However, we have not had similar insight into Australians and how...

2001 Government attitudes towards privacy in Australia

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and the Australian Taxation Office Prepared for: Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner Prepared by: Roy Morgan Research Preface The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 is due to commence on 21 December 2001. The purpose of the Office of the Federa...

Senate File Listings: January - June 2010

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2009

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2009

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2008

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2008

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2007

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2007

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2006

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2006

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2005

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2005

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2004

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2004

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2003

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Senate File Listings: July - December 2002

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Senate File Listings: January - June 2002

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Senate File Listings: January - July 2006

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Senate File Listings: February 2001

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: January - December 2008

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2007 - June 2008

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: January - December 2007

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2006 - June 2007

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: January - December 2006

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2005 - June 2006

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: January - December 2005

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2004 - June 2005

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: January - December 2004

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2003 - June 2004

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Senate Order on Government Contracts: July 2002 - June 2003

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Case Study Engaging Youth

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Presentation by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the Watch This Space Children, Young People and Privacy Conference, Melbourne, 21 May 2010

Good privacy is good business the path to excellence

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, 2010 Government Business Conference, Sydney, 6 May 2010  

Australian Privacy Awards and Medal presentation dinner speech

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the gala presentation dinner of the inaugural Australian Privacy Awards and Medal, Amora Jamison Hotel Sydney, 27 August 2008.

Australian Privacy Awards and Medal launch

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, to the Privacy Connections Breakfast, Sydney, 9 April 2008.

Awards launch speech by Senator the Hon John Faulkner

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Speech by Senator John Faulkner, to the Privacy Connections Breakfast, Sydney, 9 April 2008

APEC Data Privacy Pathfinder Seminar

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, to the APEC Data Privacy Pathfinder Seminar - Information Workshop for Australian Stakeholders, Sydney, 6 February 2008.

Introduction to Privacy Connections forum:

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, 5 July 2007

Regulator Perspectives on Existing and Developing International Arrangements for Cross-Border Cooperation:

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the Second Technical Assistance Seminar on International Implementation of the APEC Privacy Framework 2007, Session II commencing 10:45am Cairns Convention Centre, 25 June 2007.

Five years of the National Privacy Principles:

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the Privacy Connections Corporate Breakfast, 23 November

Launch of DIMA/OPC Memorandum of Understanding

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Speech by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, to DIMA Secretary and Senior Management Group,18 September 2006

The importance of self-regulation in the implementation of data protection principles: The Australian Private Sector Experience

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A speech delivered by Karen Curtis Privacy Commissioner, at the 27th International Conference on Privacy and Personal Data Protection, Montreux, Switzerland, 15 September 2005.

Privacy in Practice

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A speech delivered by Karen Curtis, Privacy Commissioner, at the Centre for Continuing Legal Education University of NSW, 9 March 2005.

Light Touch' or 'Soft Touch' - Reflections of a Regulator Implementing a New Privacy Regime - Paper

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Speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, Delivered at National Institute of Governance - Canberra and Committee for Economic Development of Australia - Melbourne, March 2004.

Privacy Act - 18 months on

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a speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to the Investment and Financial Services Association, Sydney, 7 May 2003.

Privacy Act - One year on

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a speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to Privacy Workshops organised by the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Hobart & Launceston, 3, 4 April 2003

Are we celebrating a first birthday?

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a speech delivered by the Privacy Commissioner, Malcolm Crompton, to the Fourth Administrative Law Conference convened by the Centre for International & Public Law at the Australian National University, Canberra, 2 November 2002.

Privacy Update - Post 21/12/2001 Implementation

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a speech delivered by the Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, to the 2002 CPA Conference, Melbourne, 29 October 2002.

Analysing the aftermath of 21 December: expectations and results to date

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a speech delivered by Brant Pridmore, Director Compliance, to Privacy Officer Summit, organised by Terrapinn Ltd, Sydney, 6 August 2002.

Privacy Compliance - post-implementation perspective from the regulator

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a speech delivered by Brant Pridmore, Director Compliance, to Business Risk Management and Compliance, organised by LexisNexis Butterworths Sydney, 29 May 2002.

New Privacy Law - an update

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a speech delivered by Gillie Kirk, Director Corporate and Public Affairs, to the Australian Compliance Professionals Association, organised by the Australian Compliance Professionals Association, Sydney, 3 April 2002.

Profiling the attitude of consumers to privacy

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delivered by Gillie Kirk, Director, Promotion & Education, to BTELL 29 May 2001

Privacy Commissioner's speech launching his strategic plan at Seminar

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Building Networks for Privacy Solutions--A Discussion on the Future of Privacy in Australia, 30 March 2000